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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Batista Da Silva misses with a wild combination.
Batista Da Silva pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lawal shoots in for a takedown but Batista Da Silva shows good takedown defense.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lawal.
Lawal is trying hard to land a takedown here. Batista Da Silva sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bruno Rafael Batista Da Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Solomon Lawal.
A punch lands to the side of Lawal 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Batista Da Silva misses with a head kick.
Batista Da Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lawal paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lawal avoids the head kick by Batista Da Silva.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batista Da Silva lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CUT#
It looks like Solomon Lawal has been cut.
Batista Da Silva misses with a jab to the body
and Lawal counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lawal misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Batista Da Silva fails with a takedown attempt.
Lawal throws a big counter head kick but Batista Da Silva avoids it with no problem.
Bruno Rafael Batista Da Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Lawal tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Batista Da Silva swivels and escapes.
Lawal throws a head kick that misses.
Batista Da Silva throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Lawal to counter with a crisp jab.
Batista Da Silva fails with a takedown attempt.
Despite the aggression on Lawal's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Batista Da Silva shoots in and drives through. Lawal sprawls well.
Lawal is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Batista Da Silva tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lawal defends well and Batista Da Silva ends up having to push Lawal into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Lawal is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Batista Da Silva with a body shot.
Lawal takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Batista Da Silva defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lawal.
Batista Da Silva throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lawal counters with a left and a right that stings Batista Da Silva.
Batista Da Silva looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T2#
Batista Da Silva waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lawal.
Batista Da Silva closes the distance and clinches up with Lawal, looking for a takedown. Batista Da Silva pushes Lawal against the cage but Lawal circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lawal shoots in for a double leg but Batista Da Silva sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Batista Da Silva tries to clinch but Lawal is having none of it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Batista Da Silva fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lawal lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Lawal tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Batista Da Silva swivels and escapes.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Batista Da Silva enables Lawal to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Batista Da Silva manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Lawal throwing strikes from guard but Batista Da Silva blocks nicely.
Lawal postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
Batista Da Silva working for a triangle but Lawal defends it easily.
Lawal throws a big elbow that misses. #T3##SUB#
Batista Da Silva is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lawal is aware though and is defending well.
Lawal stopping the sweep attempt from Batista Da Silva.
Lawal scoring with punches to the head and body.
Lawal throws a strike but Batista Da Silva rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Batista Da Silva accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Batista Da Silva lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Lawal really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Batista Da Silva. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Batista Da Silva throws a strike but Lawal rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Batista Da Silva is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Lawal frees his head nicely. Oh but Batista Da Silva has switched to an armbar! Lawal is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Bruno Rafael Batista Da Silva!
A relieved looking Bruno Rafael Batista Da Silva thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 17, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Lawal drives through with a takedown into Starr's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Starr is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Starr definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lawal postures up in Starr's guard and throws a big left but Starr blocks it.
Starr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lawal postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Starr looking to control.
Lawal with a flurry of punches that miss.
Starr avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Starr controls Lawal momentarily but Lawal frees himself. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Lawal throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Starr was covering up waiting for the punch and Lawal finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Starr controls Lawal momentarily but Lawal frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB#
Lawal stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Starr has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Lawal manages to get his head free but now Starr has transitioned to an armbar! Lawal grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Starr! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ringo Starr!
After winning the bout, Ringo Starr thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 07, 2016 |
#R1#
Vatanen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lawal sets himself, and Vatanen steps forward looking for the clinch! Lawal avoids it this time.
Jarko Vatanen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lawal circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lawal appears to be looking for a big counter.
Lawal fails with the takedown.#TD#
Lawal shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Vatanen's guard.
Lawal scoring with some ground and pound.
Lawal lands a couple of elbows.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Vatanen can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawal missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Vatanen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lawal.
Vatanen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lawal. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Vatanen controls Lawal momentarily but Lawal frees himself.
Lawal makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T1#
Vatanen working a defensive guard here.
Vatanen is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Vatanen is trying to control the position but Lawal postures up.
Lawal is working Vatanen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Lawal postures up and lands a big shot to Vatanen's brow.
Lawal postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lawal throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lawal throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vatanen works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SU#
Lawal stands up from Vatanen's guard - Lawal perhaps looking for a knockout.
Lawal throws a right hand that Vatanen ducks under and follows up with a left that Vatanen also avoids with ease.
We've been told by Lawal's head coaches at KNOCKOUT KINGS MMA (500$ for Elite Training) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Vatanen throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Vatanen darts in looking for a takedown but Lawal gets double underhooks and turns Vatanen into the cage.
Lawal throws a big counter combination but Vatanen scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Lawal will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Solomon Lawal. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Vatanen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lawal throws a big counter combination but Vatanen scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Vatanen shoots in looking for a takedown but Lawal manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Vatanen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Vatanen fails to land the takedown.
Vatanen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lawal pinned against the cage. Lawal gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Vatanen fails with the takedown.#TD2#
Vatanen scores with a takedown into Lawal's guard.#T3#
Vatanen trying to control the position from guard on top but Lawal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lawal utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lawal has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#ES#
Lawal pushes Vatanen off and scrambles back to his feet.
Lawal fails to land the takedown.#TD#
Lawal feints and as Vatanen raises his hands in defense, Lawal changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lawal is in close to Vatanen's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T4#
Lawal landing with the ground and pound.
Lawal scoring with punches to the head and body.
Lawal throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Vatanen is trying to control the position but Lawal postures up.
Vatanen tries to strike from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lawal chips away with some ground and pound.
Lawal postures up and lands a big shot to Vatanen's brow.
Lawal is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lawal is in close to Vatanen's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Lawal scoring with some ground and pound.
Vatanen working a defensive guard here.
Lawal makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
Lawal thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Solomon Lawal dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Vatanen fails with a takedown attempt.
Vatanen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lawal defends it nicely.
Lawal throws a counter high kick but Vatanen was just alert enough to avoid it.
Lawal wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawal dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Vatanen throws a right hand that misses
and Lawal counters with a two punch combo.
Vatanen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Solomon Lawal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jarko Vatanen.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Vatanen.
Lawal stuffs the takedown attempt from Vatanen. Vatanen gets slowly back to his feet.
Vatanen dives in and grabs Lawal's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lawal pushes down on Vatanen's head and hops out.#CL2#
Vatanen has closed the distance and engaged Lawal in a clinch.
Lawal has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Vatanen avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC#
Lawal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vatanen tries to clinch there but Lawal circles away.
#T2#
Lawal takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Lawal fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nice takedown defense from Vatanen. No joy for Lawal on that attempt.
Vatanen throws a series of punches but Lawal avoids them all with ease.
Solomon Lawal is winning the standup battle so far.
Vatanen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lawal.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Vatanen moves into range and clinches up with Lawal.
A right hook to the body lands for Vatanen.
Vatanen gets underhooks to prevent Lawal's takedown attempt.
Vatanen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lawal is keeping busy.#T3#
Vatanen tries to pull guard but Lawal won't allow it.
Vatanen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lawal's efforts to push away.
Vatanen is trying to pull guard but Lawal has him pressed against the cage.
Vatanen has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lawal after a bit of a struggle.
Lawal keeps control of Vatanen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lawal tries to land knees in the clinch but Vatanen avoids the damage to the body.
Lawal is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Vatanen gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Lawal fails to pull guard.
Vatanen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lawal backwards. #BC#
Lawal escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vatanen tries to clinch but Lawal moves out of range.
Lawal circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lawal is looking for a counter combo.
Vatanen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T4#
Vatanen shoots in looking for a takedown. Lawal tries to sprawl out of it but Vatanen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lawal manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lawal shoots in for a takedown but Vatanen shows good takedown defense.
Vatanen scores with a spinning back kick!
Vatanen doesn't manage to clinch there - Lawal circles away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vatanen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lawal pinned against the cage. Lawal gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Solomon Lawal will probably get the nod.
That's time! Lawal's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Vatanen has a takedown stuffed.
Lawal throws a big counter combination but Vatanen scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Lawal is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vatanen can do to turn this around?
Lawal throws a body kick that misses.
Vatanen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Vatanen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lawal but Lawal pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lawal appears to be looking for a big counter.
A telegraphed right hand from Lawal misses the target.
Lawal looks for a takedown but Vatanen sprawls well.
Solomon Lawal is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vatanen darts in looking for a takedown but Lawal gets double underhooks and turns Vatanen into the cage.
Solomon Lawal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jarko Vatanen.
Vatanen fails with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Lawal shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Vatanen as he jumps to the side.
Lawal tries for a takedown but Vatanen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Vatanen scores with a decent looking hook.
Vatanen shoots in and drives through. Lawal sprawls well.
Lawal misses with a low kick.
Vatanen is looking for the big counter here.
Lawal leaves Vatanen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lawal went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T2#
Vatanen shoots in for a takedown but Lawal shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Vatanen tries to clinch up.
Lawal misses with a low kick as Vatanen jumps back.
Lawal fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lawal.
Vatanen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
It looked like Lawal was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Lawal moves out of range of the body kick.#T3#
Vatanen fails with the takedown.
Vatanen tries to clinch up.
As Vatanen looks to move away, Lawal throws a big counter combo but Vatanen just gets out of the way.
Vatanen throws a sloppy head kick and Lawal moves out of range easily.
Nice sprawl there from Lawal as Vatanen shoots in.
Lawal throws a quick counter head kick but Vatanen was just out of range.
Jarko Vatanen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lawal darts in looking for a takedown but Vatanen gets double underhooks and turns Lawal into the cage.
Vatanen misses with a body shot.
Lawal shoots in for a takedown but Vatanen shows good takedown defense.
Vatanen shoots and misses
and Lawal counters with a left and a right that stings Vatanen.
Vatanen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vatanen tries to clinch
enabling Lawal to counter with a crisp jab.
Solomon Lawal is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Nice takedown defense from Lawal. No joy for Vatanen on that attempt.
Lawal appears to be looking for a big counter.#TD#
Lawal drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lawal is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lawal passes easily into side control. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Solomon Lawal showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lawal, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Solomon Lawal!
After winning the bout, Solomon Lawal thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
PF4 - Oppelaar vs Kane
Date: Jun 18, 2016 |
#R1#
Lawal tries for a takedown but Hare circles away easily
and Hare counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hare stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hare wants it to stay on the feet.
Lawal changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hare tries to avoid it but Lawal manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hare to the ground. Hare escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Peter Hare has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Solomon Lawal.
Hare throws a head kick that Lawal semi-blocks.
Hare has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cozad MMA LA Elite in the buildup to the fight.
Lawal avoids the head kick by Hare.
Lawal gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hare.
Lawal stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hare.
A big left from Hare misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hare misses with a head kick.
Hare throws a head kick but Lawal moves out of range.
Lawal gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hare counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T1#
Lawal looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lawal shoots in for a double leg but Hare sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hare throws a front kick aimed at Lawal's knee but Lawal avoids it well.
Lawal is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Hare misses with an uppercut
and Lawal counters with a straight right hand.
Peter Hare seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lawal shoots for a takedown but Hare saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hare looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hare just misses with a punch to the body.
Hare throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lawal throws a right hand that Hare ducks under and follows up with a left that Hare also avoids with ease.
Lawal fails with a takedown attempt. #T2#
A head kick misses from Hare.
Hare connects with a high kick.
Hare looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hare throws a leg kick but Lawal sees it coming and moves out of range.
Lawal goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hare swings widly with a right hand
and Lawal counters with a left to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hare tries to bum rush Lawal with a series of wild strikes but Lawal uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lawal shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hare as he avoids it easily. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lawal keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hare's efforts to push away.#BC#
Hare breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T3#
Hare misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hare tries a head kick but it misses.
Hare misses with a jab to the body
and Lawal counters with a one-two to the body.
Peter Hare is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hare throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hare takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#CUT2#
It looks like Peter Hare has been cut.
Lawal shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hare pinned against the ropes. Hare gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lawal defending well as Hare loads up on a big left hand.
Hare stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hare wants it to stay on the feet.
Hare with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#T4#
Lawal tries to close the distance and clinch but Hare swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hare throws a head kick but Lawal moves out of range.
Hare tries a head kick but it misses.
Lawal shapes to counter with a head kick.
Lawal shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hare but Hare pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hare throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hare tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #KD#
Hare lands a big head kick that sends Lawal tumbling to the mat! Hare takes a step backwards and waves Lawal back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Lawal is rocked!
Hare turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lawal is still on wobbly legs! Can Hare finish him?
Hare lands a body shot.
Lawal seems to have recovered his senses.
Hare ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lawal moves away.
It seemed like Lawal was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A solid body kick from Hare.
Lawal looks winded!
Hare cracks Lawal with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T5#
Lawal shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hare pinned against the ropes. Hare gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A head kick misses from Hare.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lawal! But no joy.
Lawal moves out of range as Hare throws a body kick.
Nice body punch from Hare.
Hare tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lawal is looking for the big counter here.
BOOM! Hare lands a beautiful left hook that drops Lawal. Lawal tries to recover but Hare is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Lawal lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peter Hare!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Lawal dodges the punch combination from Fjordsson.
Nice defenses there by Lawal.
Lawal takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fjordsson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Fjordsson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lawal counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fjordsson misses the shot to the body.
Fjordsson misses with a straight right.
Fjordsson tests Lawal's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lawal tries for a takedown but Fjordsson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Fjordsson misses the body punch
and Lawal cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#
It looks like Helbjorn Fjordsson has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fjordsson takes a swing at Lawal's ribcage but misses.
Helbjorn Fjordsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fjordsson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Lawal keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fjordsson.
Fjordsson backing away here, and Lawal unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Lawal displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fjordsson throws out the jab.
Fjordsson throws a sloppy body shot
#KD2#
and Lawal counters with a leg kick then a big left hand that sends Fjordsson down! Lawal is looking to finish but Fjordsson is intelligently defending himself. #ROC2#
Fjordsson is rocked!#T1#
Lawal arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Fjordsson's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Solomon Lawal!
A relieved looking Solomon Lawal thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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